Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2815 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 2815 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹74,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹74,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 164 grams | 168 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 164 grams | 168 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | , Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
